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W161 UWO

2000 Yamaha FZS600

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

38,589 mi
Last recorded38,589 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Yamaha FZS60022,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 UWO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS600
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 38,589 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 38,555 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 38,340 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 38,087 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 38,030 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 37,766 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 37,356 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 37,149 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2016 36,647 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 36,647 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 35,595 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 35,595 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 34,776 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 34,026 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 34,026 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 32,390 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 31,859 miles

head light broken

oil low

Pass 17 Jun 2010 31,094 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 30,075 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 30,075 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 29,623 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2008 29,623 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2007 29,088 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2006 20,662 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 20,662 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZS600?

Based on 157,659 MOT tests across 11,903 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
965
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
11,903
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2,688
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,481
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 1,175
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 769
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 748
Full Yamaha FZS600 reliability report

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W161 UWO is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600 in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha FZS600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 22,972 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZS600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 2,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W161 UWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZS600 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Yamaha FZS600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W161 UWO is a 2000 Yamaha FZS600, first registered on 20 June 2000.

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